Author: Sam Royka
U.S. attitude on the death penalty is evolving
Virginia abolished the death penalty in March 2021, the first of the Southern states to do so. So far, a total of 23 states have ... Read More
F/64 Photo Society focuses on expansion
The photo club hosted a powder paint photo shoot last fall at Hafer Park. (Provided/F/64 Photo Society) UCO’s photography club, F/64 Photo Society, is selling ... Read More
Oklahoma Country approves new jail
Oklahoma County approved a new detention center to replace its nearly 30-year-old downtown Oklahoma City facility, which has experienced structural and operational issues as well ... Read More
Governor Stitt grants Julius Jones clemency, life without parole
Just four hours before his scheduled execution, Governor Kevin Stitt accepted the second recommendation from the Oklahoma pardon and parole board to grant Julius Jones ... Read More
Julius Jones receives second clemency recommendation
Julius Jones’ Nov. 1 clemency hearing ended with the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommending clemency with a vote of 3-1, mirroring their vote from ... Read More
Ice Skating returns on Friday in time for the holidays
Two local ice skating rinks in Edmond and Oklahoma City will open for the season on Friday. This year will be the Myriad Gardens’ rink’s ... Read More
Language presentation set for Saturday
The twelfth annual Language and Linguistics Student Conference is set for this Saturday in the Nigh University Center Ballrooms. The broader human phenomenon of language ... Read More